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EARLY YEARS INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING: GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT BASED ROUTE

We offer the Early Years Initial Teacher Training Graduate Employment Based (EYITT GEB) and Assessment Only routes to gaining Early Years Teacher Status. EYITT GEB is for existing graduates in an early years setting who require further training and further experience to demonstrate the Early Years Teacher standards, or a graduate newly recruited to an early years setting in order to undertake the course.

To be awarded Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), trainees must meet robust standards designed specifically for high quality education and care of babies and young children. This makes Early Years Teachers ideally placed to fulfill the needs of employers for outstanding work with this age group. EYTS is awarded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership on behalf of the Department for Education.

Course content

The 15 required university training days are organised to flow across the year, although the majority will be held over the first two school terms to allow for development of subject knowledge and understanding. There is an expectation of in-depth reflection from training day content and topics and that where appropriate, theory and discussions from academic training days should impact on professional practice to improve outcomes for children in your care. Training days cover a range of core early years topics e.g. emotional literacy, attachment and the key person, from mark making to writing and from environmental sounds to phonics. Other training days will be planned to meet the needs of trainees.

You'll also undertake a placement of approximately 30 days (usually split into two three-week blocks) in a setting that is different to your own plus an additional two week placement in a Key Stage 1 class in a school.

Key Features of the Graduate Employment Based Route:

Fully funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership, so no course fees to pay

£7,000 employer incentive available to cover release and other costs

Completed September-June, whilst employed in an early years setting/school

Up to 30 days placement in an alternative early years setting

Two-week placement within Key Stage 1 (five to seven year olds)

15 university training days spread over the duration of the course

University Link Tutor to visit you in your early years setting/school

Dedicated mentor from within your early years setting/school

Working timetable should be no more than 90% of the full-time working hours of an Early Years Teacher

Entry Requirements - all applicants:

Must work in an eligible Early Years setting which fully supports the application and acknowledges the important role that they will play in the training process as the employer

Must have a GCSE or recognised equivalent in Science, Maths and English at Grade C or above

Must hold a degree equivalent to UK standards at the start of the programme. Those holding international degrees may be required to provide a UK NARIC Statement of Comparability

Will undergo a selection process and be required to attend an interview

Will have passed Professional Skills Tests in Maths and English prior to entry

Must provide confirmation that appropriate suitability checks (including DBS) have been undertaken by their setting prior to starting the programme

Indicative modules

We will cover key topics in Early Childhood Education and Care such as:

Early Years Pedagogy and Approaches

Professionalism in the Early Years - the Role of the Early Years Teacher

Understanding and Promoting Quality in the Early Years

Planning a Stimulating Environment for Purposeful Play and Learning (indoors and outdoors)

Constructing Childhood, Children’s Rights and the Voice of the Child

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Safeguarding

Attachment Theory & The Role of The Key Personal

Observation, Planning and Assessment Methods

Emotional Literacy & Supporting Transitions

Preparing for Phonics in the EYFS

Preparing for Early Maths in the EYFS

National Curriculum

KS 1 Placement Reflections & Physical Development

Professionalism in the Wider Context & Integrated Working

Parental Engagement

Working with Babies

2 Year Olds and the 2 Year Old Check

Leadership in the Early Years

Early Communication & Language

Promoting Creativity

Additional Needs, Special Educational Needs & Disability

Quality Interactions – Sustained Shared Thinking

Child Development

Teaching and assessment

The assessments will allow you to demonstrate your practical knowledge and skills alongside developing your critical and theoretical understanding of the subject, they will build on your particular interests and are likely to have outcomes that will be of benefit to your professional life and to your employer.

Different types of assessment modes are employed across the programme to enable you to provide evidence of a range of knowledge, skills, and understanding and competences.

These assessment methods include essays, a portfolio, the development profile and observations of practical teaching in early years settings and schools.

There are no timed tests or exams.

Additional Costs

Include Additional Costs:

Additional Costs

As a University of Chichester student you will be provided
with many
things to support you but there may be additional costs which you may encounter whilst
studying. The
information below will help you understand our provision and what else you need to budget
for.

What you can expect from us

All of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including,
lectures/guest
lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities.
You will also
have access to a wide range of support and services:

• Materials for laboratory and field-based teaching activity;
• A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support
and careers
service;
• The general Library services are free for students and our e-resources are available
wherever you are.
However, you may become liable for fines if you don't return items on time;
• Open access IT spaces, wi-fi across the campuses and in the halls of residence,
AV equipment
to borrow;
• Access to support from our Careers Service;
• Disability and additional learning support;
• The Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language
skills;
• 24 hours a day security team.

Costs of living and other expenses you may need to consider:

• Accommodation and living costs;
• Text books (but do remember that our library is stocked with a large range of text books
for all
courses, as well as online resources such as industry journals, free of charge);
• General stationery and other supplies such as presentation materials;
• Photocopying and printing (note: a hard copy of each assessment to be submitted is
required);
• The library is charged for the Inter Library Loans service - we pass this cost on directly
to our
customers;
• Travel to, from and between campuses (note that the U7 and Number 50 bus services offer a
subsided
travel rate);
• Gym membership: check out our student membership packages, sports events, varsity teams,
information
about our new facilities and more on the Sport webpages;
• Dance / Theatre passes – these provide discounted entry to a range of
performances;
• Field Trips / Educational Visits – these are optional and do not have to be undertaken to
complete the programme.
Students make a contribution towards the cost (e.g. travel, sometimes
accommodation);
• If you require a Diagnostic Assessment for a Specific Learning Difficulty such as
Dyslexia, the
University may be able to assist you arrange this. You will be required to pay for this
assessment,
although some financial assistance may be possible from the University Hardship Fund.
Further
information is available from the Disability and Dyslexia Service. For more information,
please click here
• Graduation: It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Graduands must wear
academic
dress. Academic dress, guest tickets and photography are additional costs payable by the
student.